Critical Care On Call

Description
A concise, portable reference that focuses on the management of the ICU patient, covering 138 of the most common critical care on-call problems. Each chapter includes a presenting problem, immediate questions, differential diagnosis, laboratory and other diagnostic data, and treatment plan.

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Use the ON CALL series when you want on-the-spot treatment advice for the most frequently encountered problems in critical care

* Carry ON CALL if you need a comprehensive overview of the initial evaluation and treatment of more than 80 of the most common problems seen in the ICU

* Unique ON CALL format is organized for quick access to essential information you need to manage critically ill patients efficiently

* Differential diagnosis, key laboratory and diagnostic tests, and treatment plans outlined for each problem

* Essential guidance on interpretation of laboratory tests and bedside procedures

* Current practice in nutritional support, blood component therapy, fluids and electrolytes, ventilator management, and special issues in transplant patients

* ON CALL Commonly Used Medications section offers a quick reference to the most frequently administered drugs in the ICU

* Must-have reference for residents and students

Contents

1. On-Call Problems
2. Laboratory Problems
3. Bedside Procedures
4. Fluids & Blood Products
5. Nutritional Support
6. Ventilator Management
7. Transplant Medicine
8. Commonly Used Medications